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Manuel Steijaert, Executive Vice President and President of International Operated Markets at McDonald’s Corp (NYSE:MCD), recently sold 6,000 shares of the company’s common stock. The shares were sold at a weighted average price of $319.66, totaling approximately $1.9 million. The transaction, which took place on May 20, 2025, was executed in multiple trades with prices ranging from $319.65 to $319.74 per share. The sale occurred as McDonald’s stock trades near its 52-week high of $326.32, with the company maintaining a substantial market capitalization of $225 billion.
On the same day, Steijaert also exercised options to acquire 6,000 shares at a price of $253.39 per share, resulting in a total transaction value of approximately $1.52 million. These shares were acquired through the exercise of options that are set to expire in February 2032.
Following these transactions, Steijaert’s direct ownership of McDonald’s stock stands at 4,606.1 shares.
In other recent news, McDonald’s Corporation reported its first-quarter 2025 earnings, which fell short of analysts’ expectations. The company announced an adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $2.67, missing the forecasted $2.69, while revenue reached $5.96 billion, below the projected $6.15 billion. Despite these challenges, McDonald’s maintained strong restaurant margins and operational efficiency, generating over $3.3 billion in restaurant margins. Analysts from Loop Capital and UBS have maintained a Buy rating on McDonald’s stock, with Loop Capital setting a price target of $346 and UBS at $350, citing potential sales growth driven by new product launches like chicken strips and snack wraps. Stifel analysts have a more cautious outlook, maintaining a Hold rating with a $300 price target, noting weaker-than-expected sales in the U.S. and international markets. Meanwhile, JPMorgan has shown optimism by raising its price target to $305, highlighting McDonald’s resilience and franchise-focused business model. Despite the earnings miss, McDonald’s is focusing on value and affordability, with initiatives like the McValue platform expected to drive better performance in the coming quarters.
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